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Heterogeneity of sensory features in autism spectrum disorder: Challenges and perspectives for future research

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Uljarević, Mirko, Baranek, Grace, Vivanti, Giacomo, Hedley, Darren, Hudry, Kristelle, Lane, Alison·2017·Autism Research
DOI 10.1002/aur.1747
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Pronounced heterogeneity is apparent across every facet of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and it remains difficult to predict likely future potential among individuals who share a common diagnosis of ASD on the basis of early presentation. In this commentary we argue that a fine‐grained understanding of individual differences in sensory features and their influence across the life span can constrain noted clinical heterogeneity in ASD. We organize our discussion around the following three critical themes: (a) considering sensory features as dimensional construct; (b) taking an “individual differences” approach; and (c) adopting a comprehensive, multidimensional and multimodal approach to measurement of sensory features. We conclude that future research will need to investigate individual differences in sensory features via: (1) multidimensional and cross‐disciplinary examination, (2) prospective longitudinal designs, and (3) dimensional and developmental frameworks that emphasize the potential value of early individual variability as indicators of later outcomes, not only in relation to the categorical diagnostic outcome status but also the presence of other clinical features. This is a key time for sensory‐related research and in this commentary we provide some of the steps that, in our opinion, can shape future research in this area. Autism Res 2017, 10: 703–710 . © 2017 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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Authors
Uljarević, M., Baranek, G., Vivanti, G., Hedley, D., Hudry, K., & Lane, A.
Affiliations
  • La Trobe University (AU)
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
  • University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Corresponding author
Uljarević, Mirko
ORCID
Venue
Autism Research
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2017-03-07
Volume
10
Issue
5
Pages
703-710
ISSN
  • 1939-3792 (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-3806
DOI
10.1002/aur.1747
OpenAlex
W2611111199
Cited by
131
References
77
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4.87
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations
  • Autism Research (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • NOVA (University of Newcastle Australia) (acceptedVersion)
  • Figshare (submittedVersion)
  • Minerva Access (University of Melbourne) (submittedVersion)
  • NOVA (University of Newcastle Australia) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Keywords
autism spectrum disorder, sensory features, clinical heterogeneity, individual differences, dimensional approach, sensory processing, longitudinal development, multimodal measurement, lifespan development
MeSH terms
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intersectoral Collaboration, Child, Forecasting, Humans, Individuality, Research, Sensation Disorders, Interdisciplinary Communication

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